2026 — The Year of Building
This log marks a shift in direction.
The foundation has already been laid — now it’s about refinement, precision, and execution. 2026 isn’t about scrambling for progress or correcting mistakes late in the year. It’s about building deliberately, staying tight, and putting together a physique that doesn’t require the extremes.
The opening phase is simple and controlled:
Finish cutting down properly while preserving the muscle that’s been earned. No chaos just calculated pressure applied where it needs to be.
This sets the conditions for what follows.
From there, the focus turns to a long, methodical build through the remainder of the year.
Growth with intent. Calories, training, recovery, and compounds all aligned so progress is sustainable and predictable, not reactive. The goal is to stay in striking distance year-round, not chase condition at the end.
This year isn’t about guessing outcomes.
It’s about committing to the process and letting the results speak for themselves. Consistency, patience, and execution will do the heavy lifting.
The Blueprint
Stats
• Age: 36
• Height: 177 cm
• Weight: 84 kg (fasted)
• Body fat: Undetermined
Immediate adjustments are in place to aggressively close out this cut and clear the runway for growth.
Training Split
• Anterior
• Pull
• Push
• Rest
• Posterior
• Chest & arms (top-up)
• Rest
Cardio & Steps
• 30 minutes daily
• Minimum 15k steps
Nutrition & Macros
Training Days
• Protein: 230g
• Carbs: 225g
• Fats: 50g
Non-Training Days
• Protein: 230g
• Carbs: 185g
• Fats: 50g
High days only when warranted and pulled in by the coach.
Supplement Stack
Omega 3 dha epa - 6g
B-complex - 1 cap daily
Curcumin 1000mg
NAC - 1200mg
TUDCA - 1000mg
Glutamine - 10g post w.o
Creatine - 5g pre w.o
Karbolyn - intra
Citrus Bergamot - 1200mg
CoQ10 - 300
Niacin - 500mg
Magnesium glyc - 500mg pre bed
Vitamin C - 1.5g
Taurine - 2g
Digestive enzymes - each meal
Probiotics - 1cap daily
Psyllium husk - 6g
Pantethine - 500mg
Sleep Support
• @CS Supps – Night Night
Current PEDs & Sponsorship
Primary sponsor — @R&Dpharma
R&D Pharma has been my long-term and main sponsor and continues to be the backbone of my protocol. All anabolics and ancillaries throughout this phase are supplied exclusively through them, consistent quality, reliability, and support over the long haul.
• Testosterone Enanthate: 600 mg
• Equipoise: 200 mg
New to the camp — @shadow labs
Shadow Labs has come on board to support the peptide and growth hormone side of things this year, complementing the existing foundation and adding another layer to the overall approach.
• Growth Hormone: 5 IU PM
• Retatrutide: 4 mg once weekly
Mitochondrial Focus — 2026 Theme
• Injectable L-Carnitine: 500 mg, 1 hr pre-workout
• MOTS-c: 2 mg daily
• SLU-PP332: 25 mg AM / 25 mg pre-workout
• 5-AMINO-1MQ
• Ss-31
Mitochondrial health is a major focus this year as its role in fat loss, growth, recovery, and longevity becomes clearer. Decisions will be explained as they’re made, with real-time application throughout the log.
At the helm: still none other than @PopRox19.
This year sets the tone for what follows.
The plan is clear.
The margin for error is small.
Now it’s time to get to work.
Current Nutrition Breakdown to finish cut.
Training Day
Daily Totals
Calories: 2338 kcal
Protein: 230 g
Carbohydrates: 225 g
Fats: 50 g
Meal 1 – Breakfast
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Rolled oats – 50 g
• Frozen blueberries – 100 g
• Almond butter – 12 g
Macros:
• Calories: 465 kcal
• Protein: 39 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fats: 12 g
Meal 2 – Midday
Ingredients:
• Chicken breast – 220 g
• Kent pumpkin – 200 g
• Cucumber – 100 g
• Kimchi – 50 g
• Light Thai sweet chilli sauce – 20 g
Macros:
• Calories: 462 kcal
• Protein: 73 g
• Carbs: 19 g
• Fats: 10 g
Pre-Workout
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Coco Pops – 75 g
Macros:
• Calories: 423 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fats: 2.5g
Intra-Workout
Ingredients:
• Karbolyn – 20 g
• EAA hydration mix – 5 g
Macros:
• Calories: 80 kcal
• Protein: 0 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fats: 0 g
Post-Workout
Ingredients:
• Beef rump steak – 200 g
• Potatoes – 300 g
• Avocado – 70 g
• Broccoli – 50 g
• Bok choy – 50 g
Macros:
• Calories: 706 kcal
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 66 g
• Fats: 24 g
Meal 5 – Evening
Ingredients:
• YoPro mango yoghurt – 150 g
• Whey protein – 25 g
• Frozen strawberries – 100 g
Macros:
• Calories: 202 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fats: 2 g
Rest Day
Daily Totals
Calories: 2166 kcal
Protein: 228 g
Carbohydrates: 186 g
Fats: 49 g
Rest-day intake pulled back slightly on carbs while protein remains high — recovery-focused and controlled.
Meal 1 – Breakfast
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Rolled oats – 50 g
• Frozen blueberries – 100 g
• Almond butter – 12 g
Macros:
• Calories: 465 kcal
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fats: 12 g
Meal 2 – Midday
Ingredients:
• Chicken breast – 220 g
• Kent pumpkin – 200 g
• Cucumber – 100 g
• Kimchi – 50 g
• Light Thai sweet chilli sauce – 20 g
Macros:
• Calories: 462 kcal
• Protein: 73 g
• Carbs: 19 g
• Fats: 10 g
Meal 3
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Coco Pops – 75 g
Macros:
• Calories: 423 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fats: 2.5 g
(Used here as a standard meal rather than performance-driven timing)
Meal 4 – Evening
Ingredients:
• Beef rump steak – 200 g
• Potatoes – 200 g
• Avocado – 70 g
• Broccoli – 50 g
• Bok choy – 50 g
Macros:
• Calories: 614 kcal
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbs:47 g
• Fats: 23g
Meal 5 – Pre-Bed
Ingredients:
• YoPro mango yoghurt – 150 g
• Whey protein – 25 g
• Frozen strawberries – 100 g
Macros:
• Calories: 202 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fats: 2 g
Photos and workouts to come

This log marks a shift in direction.
The foundation has already been laid — now it’s about refinement, precision, and execution. 2026 isn’t about scrambling for progress or correcting mistakes late in the year. It’s about building deliberately, staying tight, and putting together a physique that doesn’t require the extremes.
The opening phase is simple and controlled:
Finish cutting down properly while preserving the muscle that’s been earned. No chaos just calculated pressure applied where it needs to be.
This sets the conditions for what follows.
From there, the focus turns to a long, methodical build through the remainder of the year.
Growth with intent. Calories, training, recovery, and compounds all aligned so progress is sustainable and predictable, not reactive. The goal is to stay in striking distance year-round, not chase condition at the end.
This year isn’t about guessing outcomes.
It’s about committing to the process and letting the results speak for themselves. Consistency, patience, and execution will do the heavy lifting.
The Blueprint
Stats
• Age: 36
• Height: 177 cm
• Weight: 84 kg (fasted)
• Body fat: Undetermined
Immediate adjustments are in place to aggressively close out this cut and clear the runway for growth.
Training Split
• Anterior
• Pull
• Push
• Rest
• Posterior
• Chest & arms (top-up)
• Rest
Cardio & Steps
• 30 minutes daily
• Minimum 15k steps
Nutrition & Macros
Training Days
• Protein: 230g
• Carbs: 225g
• Fats: 50g
Non-Training Days
• Protein: 230g
• Carbs: 185g
• Fats: 50g
High days only when warranted and pulled in by the coach.
Supplement Stack
Omega 3 dha epa - 6g
B-complex - 1 cap daily
Curcumin 1000mg
NAC - 1200mg
TUDCA - 1000mg
Glutamine - 10g post w.o
Creatine - 5g pre w.o
Karbolyn - intra
Citrus Bergamot - 1200mg
CoQ10 - 300
Niacin - 500mg
Magnesium glyc - 500mg pre bed
Vitamin C - 1.5g
Taurine - 2g
Digestive enzymes - each meal
Probiotics - 1cap daily
Psyllium husk - 6g
Pantethine - 500mg
Sleep Support
• @CS Supps – Night Night
Current PEDs & Sponsorship
Primary sponsor — @R&Dpharma
R&D Pharma has been my long-term and main sponsor and continues to be the backbone of my protocol. All anabolics and ancillaries throughout this phase are supplied exclusively through them, consistent quality, reliability, and support over the long haul.
• Testosterone Enanthate: 600 mg
• Equipoise: 200 mg
New to the camp — @shadow labs
Shadow Labs has come on board to support the peptide and growth hormone side of things this year, complementing the existing foundation and adding another layer to the overall approach.
• Growth Hormone: 5 IU PM
• Retatrutide: 4 mg once weekly
Mitochondrial Focus — 2026 Theme
• Injectable L-Carnitine: 500 mg, 1 hr pre-workout
• MOTS-c: 2 mg daily
• SLU-PP332: 25 mg AM / 25 mg pre-workout
• 5-AMINO-1MQ
• Ss-31
Mitochondrial health is a major focus this year as its role in fat loss, growth, recovery, and longevity becomes clearer. Decisions will be explained as they’re made, with real-time application throughout the log.
At the helm: still none other than @PopRox19.
This year sets the tone for what follows.
The plan is clear.
The margin for error is small.
Now it’s time to get to work.
Current Nutrition Breakdown to finish cut.
Training Day
Daily Totals
Calories: 2338 kcal
Protein: 230 g
Carbohydrates: 225 g
Fats: 50 g
Meal 1 – Breakfast
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Rolled oats – 50 g
• Frozen blueberries – 100 g
• Almond butter – 12 g
Macros:
• Calories: 465 kcal
• Protein: 39 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fats: 12 g
Meal 2 – Midday
Ingredients:
• Chicken breast – 220 g
• Kent pumpkin – 200 g
• Cucumber – 100 g
• Kimchi – 50 g
• Light Thai sweet chilli sauce – 20 g
Macros:
• Calories: 462 kcal
• Protein: 73 g
• Carbs: 19 g
• Fats: 10 g
Pre-Workout
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Coco Pops – 75 g
Macros:
• Calories: 423 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fats: 2.5g
Intra-Workout
Ingredients:
• Karbolyn – 20 g
• EAA hydration mix – 5 g
Macros:
• Calories: 80 kcal
• Protein: 0 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fats: 0 g
Post-Workout
Ingredients:
• Beef rump steak – 200 g
• Potatoes – 300 g
• Avocado – 70 g
• Broccoli – 50 g
• Bok choy – 50 g
Macros:
• Calories: 706 kcal
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 66 g
• Fats: 24 g
Meal 5 – Evening
Ingredients:
• YoPro mango yoghurt – 150 g
• Whey protein – 25 g
• Frozen strawberries – 100 g
Macros:
• Calories: 202 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fats: 2 g
Rest Day
Daily Totals
Calories: 2166 kcal
Protein: 228 g
Carbohydrates: 186 g
Fats: 49 g
Rest-day intake pulled back slightly on carbs while protein remains high — recovery-focused and controlled.
Meal 1 – Breakfast
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Rolled oats – 50 g
• Frozen blueberries – 100 g
• Almond butter – 12 g
Macros:
• Calories: 465 kcal
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 43 g
• Fats: 12 g
Meal 2 – Midday
Ingredients:
• Chicken breast – 220 g
• Kent pumpkin – 200 g
• Cucumber – 100 g
• Kimchi – 50 g
• Light Thai sweet chilli sauce – 20 g
Macros:
• Calories: 462 kcal
• Protein: 73 g
• Carbs: 19 g
• Fats: 10 g
Meal 3
Ingredients:
• Whey protein – 40 g
• Coco Pops – 75 g
Macros:
• Calories: 423 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fats: 2.5 g
(Used here as a standard meal rather than performance-driven timing)
Meal 4 – Evening
Ingredients:
• Beef rump steak – 200 g
• Potatoes – 200 g
• Avocado – 70 g
• Broccoli – 50 g
• Bok choy – 50 g
Macros:
• Calories: 614 kcal
• Protein: 48 g
• Carbs:47 g
• Fats: 23g
Meal 5 – Pre-Bed
Ingredients:
• YoPro mango yoghurt – 150 g
• Whey protein – 25 g
• Frozen strawberries – 100 g
Macros:
• Calories: 202 kcal
• Protein: 34 g
• Carbs: 12g
• Fats: 2 g
Photos and workouts to come
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